Thread: Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender

Originally Posted by ozscott

I am not at all a fan of low profile tyres but anything at or over 7 inches is excellent. You don't need 8. I have never had a blowout and have done a lot of offroading at GVM. Likewise i have towed over 2 tonn in fine powdery sand and aired down to 12 and never had a problem. Cheers

The stock tyre late model defenders come with (235/85R16) deliver just under 8” of sidewall. The 255/85R16 rubber I run now (fit on stock Boost Alloys and don’t rub anywhere on my 110 DCPU) deliver 8.5” of sidewall.

Yes but my point is you certainly don't need 8 inches or sidewall to achieve reliable and excellent off-road performance. I run 245/75/16 (7.2)

Cheers

Originally Posted by AllTerr

Was just about to say that. I was there too and remember having to stop every 20 minutes to wait for the VW gearboxes to cool.....

Well I've had that same experience with a D2,Patrol,LC numerous Prado etc etc,but this being a D5 bashing thread we won't let facts enter the debate. Pat

Wow never heard or seen a d2 auto get got even in deep sand. How did that happen Pat?

Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

Yes but my point is you certainly don't need 8 inches or sidewall to achieve reliable and excellent off-road performance. I run 245/75/16 (7.2)

Cheers

No argument there. 7" is better than 2" (as the actress said to the Bishop)

Wonder what size tyre is the largest (diameter or rolling radius) that can be fitted to the D5?
a.) legally, simply, no mods at all
b.) with mods but no cutting, shunting, major engineering work

Am pretty sure that, like in Malaysia, there are plenty of tracks in Oz that are rated "Go home unless you have minimum 33"/35"/37" wheels". No matter how much more "capable" the supporters preach - a D5 isn't going anywhere if its bellied out.

(Not a "mine's bigger than yours" play: As stated above I am on 255/85R16 rubber, thats about 33", and no mods at all needed - no matter how "capable" I declare my Defender its also going nowhere bellied out).

QUOTE=ozscott;2722997]Wow never heard or seen a d2 auto get got even in deep sand. How did that happen Pat?

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My 5 speed D2 had the gearbox temp light come on whilst on the Canning Stock Route after a few hours of deep sand and mud driving. Never seen it before that , and it never happened again. I had the stop and check the owners manual to see what the light was for .From memory we were well past the half way mark when it happened.


I doubt the D5 even has a warning seeing as most think its only a school bus.

Cheers Ean

Originally Posted by ozscott

Wow never heard or seen a d2 auto get got even in deep sand. How did that happen Pat?

Cheers

Seen my old D2 auto overtemp light on,as the manual says,put vehicle in neutral until light goes off then proceed.Easy fix.

Mine happened while stuck in very soft sand,ambient around 40 degrees.

Some Paj models won't proceed at all,with the auto temp overheat light on,not a bad idea particularly on the beach with a rising tide😩

Wow...glad I have a manual (with stock trans cooler) although my D1 auto never had that problem nor does my mates d2 auto v8.

Cheers